Lawsuit says Ohio park's rules anti-homeless

The U.S. District Court suit filed Tuesday cites such rules as prohibiting rummaging through trash and recycling bins, and dropping off food or clothing at Washington Park. The park reopened this summer after a $48 million renovation that included adding a water park and underground garage.

Three Over-the-Rhine neighborhood residents sued the Cincinnati park board and parks director. They allege violations of free speech and assembly rights, and open meetings laws. They seek unspecified damages and attorney fees, and an injunction against enforcing the rules.

The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/ShkenW ) reports the city solicitor said rules signs were taken down earlier, as the city tries to work with concerned residents.